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We are the primary organization representing all
instructors of German language and German-language cultures in Oklahoma, from the elementary school level through
the university.
In 2009, we had 23 active members, representing about
40% of all German instructors in our state. (About 2/3rds of current members teach at college and university level
and about 1/3rd at the high school, middle school, and elementary schools levels. This means that, at present, fewer
than 25% of our Oklahoma high school, middle school, and elementary school German teachers are current members. Therefore,
a central goal over the next year is to increase active membership among those teachers.)
We are the local, state chapter of the larger national
oraganization The American Association of Teachers of German, or "AATG." When one joins AATG,
one automatically becomes a member also of our state chapter. Membership in AATG opens up a world of educational, instructional,
and travel opportunities for teachers and their students and thus is a absolute must for all committed German teachers.
Unsere Aufgabe / Our
Mission
We support Oklahoma German teachers and their
students by promoting the highest quality teaching of German, for instance, by providing professional training opportunities
for German instructors and coordinating German educational and cultural events for students. Additionally, we provide
a forum for German instructors at all levels to exchange knowledge. Futhermore, we serve as a bridge to the community, letting
our fellow Oklahomans know the value of maintaining, improving, and increasing German programs in our state.
OKAATG
Vize-Präsidentin, Angie Novak, mit ex-Bundeskanzler Gerhard Schröder in einem Spielzeugladen, Hannover, Sommer 2009
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